Comparing Lives from the turn of the 20th Century to the Present

Unit Details Subjects: English/Language Arts, Social Studies Learning Levels: Primary, Intermediate Author(s): Lisa Pomeroy, Steve Piccininni, Diane Gilles Submitted by:

Abstract After reading the story Meet Samantha from the American Girl (historical fiction) Series students will further study and compare the lifestyles of people living in the Turn of the 20th Century vs. the Turn of the 21st Century. Students will research in partners an aspect of lifestyles from these time periods collecting information from a variety of web sites and other resources. Students will use the Inspirations Program to facilitate in brainstorming their "lifestyle" topic, ie., jobs, schools, recreational activities, toys, clothes, music, transportation, etc. Students will utilize the writing process throughout this unit, ultimately creating a final multimedia project. Information gathered and presented in a slide show on Kid Pix will be the final assessment for this unit. This unit will take approximately 6 weeks to complete. This unit will be taught by the classroom teacher and the Educational Computing Strategist. Invitation/Fundamental Understandings: Essential Questions: Knowledge and skills: How has the lifestyle of a child born between 1890 and 1910 impact and compare to the way you live today? Standards National Standards State Standards 1.3.2 Record events on a graphic organizer such as a calendar or time line. 1.8.2 Explain the sequence and relationship of events. Workforce Competencies: Unit of Practice Relevance: Give an example of how a place where they have lived has changed in their lifetime. Recognize the ongoing nature of history. Describe changes in how people live in different places. Context Read the story "Meet Samantha" from the American Girl Collection. Make sure students understand how to use the appropriate technology before they use it. Assessment Students will create an Inspiration web. Students will turn in assigned projects for teacher to grade. Components: Additional Resources Main URL: Related Resources Related Lessons Meeting Samantha (A Turn of the Century Child) Turn of the Century Snapshot   Copyright © 1997-2003 Career Connection to Teaching with Technology USDOE Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Marshall Ransom, Project Manager All rights reserved.